Can President Trump Get Rid of Common Core?
“Common Core is a total disaster. We can’t let it continue.” So said presidential candidate Donald J. Trump in a campaign ad on his website. The question for President-elect Trump and… Read More
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3 New Pre-K Classrooms for Lafayette Elementary, Leaders Push for More Funding
Pedro Rivera squatted on a multicolored carpet, chanting an alphabet rap with 20 pre-kindergarten students in a new classroom at Lafeyette Elementary School in Lancaster city. Rivera joined a panel… Read More
Abington Heights Seeks Dismissal of Civil Rights Suit
The Abington Heights School District is asking a judge to dismiss a federal lawsuit that alleges the district violated the rights of a special education student who was expelled in… Read More
Northeast Lawmaker Develops Proposals for CTC Students
A Northeast region lawmaker is pursuing several initiatives to better prepare career and technical education students for higher-paying trade jobs. Click here for full article. Source: Citizens Voice, Nov. 7,… Read More
Editorial: Waiting for the Right Pension Reform
Republicans in the state House and Senate waited until Oct. 25 to take up a bill to change the pension system for new state employees. Under the bill, future employees… Read More
PA Secretary of Education Announces $6.5 Million in Safe Schools Targeted Grants
Secretary of Education Pedro A. Rivera today announced that $6.5 million in competitive grants have been awarded for the training and compensation of school resource officers and school police officers,… Read More
Gathering Input on Design of the 2018 NAESP 10-Year Study of the Principalship
Join NAESP for a Webinar, “Gathering Input on Design of the 2018 NAESP 10-Year Study of the Principalship,” Monday, November 14, 2017, from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST. Description: This… Read More
New PA Law Tackles Chronic Student Absenteeism
Punishing parents and children when a student misses too much school doesn’t usually solve the underlying problem. That’s according to truancy prevention advocates, who are hopeful that new provisions in… Read More
Problems with For-Profit Management of PA Cybers
To understand how the problems with for-profit management of cyber charters have persisted over time, just look at Pennsylvania. Click here for full article. (Subscription may be required.) Source: Education… Read More
Opinion: Graduation Rates are Improving — So Should our Commitment to Education
The increase in graduation rate calls for an increase in the standard of education for students. With graduation a handful of months away, high school seniors are preparing themselves for… Read More